Libyan actors
Tracking developments of Libyan Actors in Libya’s security space including armed group activity, state security operations and political activities pertaining to Libya’s security.
Rada receives shipment of 100-150 armoured vehicles from Tripoli Port
On 2 May, Special Deterrence Force (Rada) reportedly received a shipment of 100-150 armoured vehicles from Tripoli Port. Local media claimed that this shipment had originally been seized in March by the Libyan National Army (LNA) off the coast of Derna.
Lavrov claims Wagner invited to Libya by HoR, denied by HoR members
On 2 May, Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergei Lavrov, stated in an interview with the Italian broadcaster Mediaset that the Wagner Group Private Military Company (PMC) had ‘nothing to do’ with the Russian state and was operating in Libya on a ‘commercial...
UNSC extends UNSMIL mandate through end of July
On 29 April, the UN Security Council (UNSC) extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 31 July 2022. The UK, the UNSC’s current pen holder, submitted a draft text for the UNSMIL mandate to be extended for a year. However,...
ICC briefs UNSC on Libya
On 28 April, International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan briefed the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the situation in Libya. The ICC proposed a new four-pronged strategy to deliver justice against war crimes committed in Libya since 2011. In UNSC member...
ISIS release images of recruits in southern Libya
On approximately 25 April, ISIS Wilayat Libya published a photo diary for the month of Ramadan. The tightly cropped photos show no more than six ISIS members undertaking various activities, from reading the Quran, eating food, watching ISIS group videos and praying.
Dabaiba seeks to mobilise forces in response to oil blockade, PC blocks mobilisation
On 21 April, the Government of National Unity’s (GNU) Prime Minister, Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, issued a letter to the head of the Libyan Presidential Council (PC), Mohamed Menfi, proposing the creation of a “Command, Control and Operations Centre” in response to recent...
Bashaagha reported to announce “Operation Snake Hunting” once again
In the last week, various Libyan media and social media outlets have claimed that the House of Representatives (HoR) Designate Prime Minister, Fathi Bashaagha, is planning to announce Operation "Snake Hunting." At the time of reporting, there has been no confirmation...
Coastal road closed by armed groups linked to Muammar al-Dawi
On 25 April, Muammar al-Dawi’s 55 Battalion reportedly mobilised near Bridge 27 (between Tripoli and Zawiyya) and closed part of the coastal road. Apparently, mobilisations and road closures were in response to the kidnapping of Dawi’s brother, Abdul Nasser al-Dawi....
LNA clashes with suspected ISIS elements in security operation, south of Sebha
On 25 April, the Libyan National Army (LNA) Military Information Division announced that it had conducted a security operation against ISIS elements near Ghadduwa, approximately 70km south of Sebha. The LNA’s Commander of the Moral Guidance Department, Khaled Mahjoub,...